Display-rack.



W. J. CARROLL.

DISPLAY RACK. APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 4. 1909.

Patented Mar. 22, 1910.

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WALTER J. CARROLL, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR 0F ONE-HALF 'I'OTHOMAS W. BARNES, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN.

DISPLAY-RACK.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar. 22, 1910.

To allwhom it may concern:

Be it known that I, IVALTER J. CARROLL, a citizen of the United Statesof America, residing at Detroit, in the county of lVayne and State ofMichigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inDisplay-Racks, of which the following is a specification, referencebeing had therein to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to a display rack, and more especially to oneadapted for exhibiting ribbons, laces or neckties.

The invention consists in the matters hereinafter set forth, and moreparticularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings, Figure l is a View in perspective of a rack embodyingfeatures of the invention; Fig. 2 is a front view thereof showingdifferent modes of arranging the same, together with certainmodifications; Fig. 3 is a view in side elevation of a three sectionrack in folded position with one holder open; Fig. 4 is a view inlongitudinal section of one of the sections of the rack; Fig. 5 is aview in detail of a hinge plate; and Fig. 6 is a view in detail of anend plate blank.

In general terms the rack consists of two or more substantiallyrectangular frames detachably hinged together to fold flat and providedwith means for securing the ends of the ribbon or other fabric placedthereon. As herein indicated each frame consists of a cylindrical rod orwire 1 bent to form a rectangle with the ends of the wire or rod securedtogether, and preferably, with loops or ears 2 at each corner. The endplate that consists of a sheet metal blank 3 is secured at each end ofthe frame, cars t on each end of the blank being rolled around the sidesof the frame-and the upper margin of the blank being bent around the endmember of the frame. A hook of wire or like material having an arm 5extending nearly across the frame with an outturned end 6 may be securedto the inner margin 7 of each end plate if desired. The lower end plate,which is preferably somewhat wider than the upper, has a clamp in theform of a spring arm 8 one end of which is bent to form a hinge 9encircling the frame rod between the ears 4 of the plate, the other endof the clamp being bent into a hook 10 adapted to snap over the oppositeside of the frame between the plate cars. A slide 11 having end lugs 12bent around the sides of the frame is longitudinally adjustable 011 theside rods of the latter and has a clamp 18 of similar construction tothe clamp 8. A pair of hinge plates 1% are secured on each section. Inpreferred form, each consists of a metal strip bent transversely atsubstantially right angles between its ends, one arm of which is securedas by a rivet 15 against an end plate 3. The extended portion is dividedlongitudinally into a pair of arms 16 bent in opposite directions neartheir extremities to embrace the side rod of the frame between the ears& of the adjacent plate. The tips of the arms 16 are outwardly fla'ed soas to be snapped readily over the ro When in use, one end of the fabricto be displayed is held against the end plate by the clamp 8 and ispassed around the adjacent end of the frame and over the other end. Ifdesired, to show only one thickness of fabric any excess length isfolded back and forth across the hook arms 5, the extremity beingclamped in the slide 11 which is moved along to draw the fabric taut.Otherwise the fabric is wrapped around the frame continuously, the looseend being held with the slide 11 as before.

WVhen folded flat as indicated in Fig. 3, the rack may be readily placedin a sample trunk or drawer. When extended as in Fig. i it may be placedon a counter in upright position, or the sections may be arrangedalternately as shown at the right of Fig. 2 and suspended in a window.

The ribbon, ties or other articles mounted on the rack are individuallyaccessible as the sections are readily taken apart.

Obviously, changes in details of construction may be made withoutdeparting from the spirit of the invention, and I do not care to limitmyself to any particular form or arrangement of parts.

What I claim as my invention 1. A display rack comprising a series offrames, each consisting of a member bent in a closed rectangle, metalplates whose margins are bent around adjacent portions of the frame, aclamping arm hinged at one end to the frame and adapted at the other tosnap over the frame when folded against the plate, a slidelongitudinally movable on the frame between the end plates, a clampingarm on the slide, and a hinge on each end plate adapted to snap over andengage. an adjacent frame.

A display rack comprising a series of frames each consisting of a'wirebent into a rectangle with its ends united and formed at the cornersinto obliquely disposed, outwardly extending loops, plates at each endof the frame having marginal extensions folded around the adjacentportions of the frame, a clamp hinged at one end to the frame to closeagainst an end-plate and bent at the other to yieldingly engage theframe, a plate having end lugs folded over the frame sides in slidingengagement there with between the end plates, a clamp adapted to foldagainst the slide plate, and a hinge on each end plate adapted to snapon an adjacent frame.

A display rack comprising a series of frames each consisting of a wirebent into a rectangle with its ends united and formed at the cornersinto obliquely disposed, outwardly extending loops, plates at each endof the frame having marginal extensions folded around the adjacentportions of the frame, a clamp hinged at one end to the frame to closeagainst an end plate and bent at the other to yieldingly engage theframe, a plate having end lugs folded over the frame sides in slidingengagement therewith between the end plates, a clamp adapted to foldagainst the slide plate, and a hook secured on the inner margin of eachend plate and provided with an arm extending across the framesubstantially parallel to the end thereof.

4. A display rack comprising a series of frames each consisting of awire bent into a rectangle with its ends united and formed at thecorners into obliquely disposed, outwardly extending loops, plates ateach end of the frame having marginal extensions folded around theadjacent portions of the frame, a clamp hinged at one end to the frameto close against an end plate and bent at the other to yieldingly engagethe frame, a plate having end lugs folded over the frame sides insliding engagement therewith between the end plates, a clamp adapted tofold against the slide plate, and a hinge on each end plate consistingof a strip bent transversely between its ends at sub stantially rightangles, one of the arms being longitudinally divided with its portionscurved oppositely with flared ends adapted to snap over a frame member,the undivided arm being secured against the plate.

In testimony whereof I atiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

XVI'XLTER J. CARROLL.

itnesses C. STICKNEY, L. E. FLANDnns.

